Today: 14 March 2026
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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

Boston Scientific (BSX) stock falls again as traders digest $14.5 billion Penumbra buy

Boston Scientific (BSX) stock falls again as traders digest $14.5 billion Penumbra buy

Boston Scientific shares fell 1.8% to $88.44 Friday after its $14.5 billion deal to buy Penumbra, while Penumbra rose 0.3% to $351.62. Boston will fund most of the purchase with cash and new debt, expecting a $0.06–$0.08 hit to adjusted EPS in the first year. Penumbra shareholders can choose cash or Boston stock. Deal filings and Boston’s earnings call are set for February 4.
16 January 2026
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Merck stock slips as FDA fast-track questions build and earnings near

Merck stock slips as FDA fast-track questions build and earnings near

Merck shares fell 1.2% to $109.65 Friday, underperforming the market as investors reacted to renewed scrutiny of the FDA’s expedited drug review program. The FDA delayed reviews of two drugs in the program after safety concerns, including a reported patient death. Merck is developing two drugs under this program and plans to report earnings on Feb. 3. About 7.6 million shares traded by the afternoon.
16 January 2026
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Seagate stock rises after Susquehanna drops bearish call; STX heads into an earnings test

Seagate stock rises after Susquehanna drops bearish call; STX heads into an earnings test

Seagate shares rose 1.6% to $325.55 Friday after Susquehanna upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $280, citing strong execution of new data storage technology. Trading volume was below average at 2.4 million shares. Barclays and Wells Fargo also sharply lifted their targets. Seagate’s earnings call is set for January 27, with investors watching for signs of sustained demand from data centers.
16 January 2026
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Verizon stock slips as Frontier deal nears the finish line after California OK

Verizon stock slips as Frontier deal nears the finish line after California OK

Verizon shares fell 0.7% to $39.08 after California regulators approved its $20 billion acquisition of Frontier, with the deal set to close next week. The approval includes broadband expansion and affordability conditions. A 10-hour outage this week prompted Verizon to offer $20 credits to affected customers. Investors await Verizon’s Q4 earnings on Jan. 30 amid scrutiny over service reliability and integration plans.
16 January 2026
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Natural gas price slides to 13-week low as storage stays fat — UNG and EQT stocks diverge

Natural gas price slides to 13-week low as storage stays fat — UNG and EQT stocks diverge

U.S. Henry Hub natural gas futures fell 1.2% to a 13-week low Friday, closing at $3.093/mmBtu after a light storage withdrawal left inventories above normal. The February 2026 NYMEX contract dropped 41 cents to $3.120. Gas-linked stocks rose, with EQT, Antero, Range Resources, and Cheniere Energy all gaining. Mitsubishi Corp agreed to buy Aethon Energy’s U.S. shale assets for $7.53 billion.
16 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Micron jumps as chip names hold up after TSMC’s big AI spend signal

AI stocks today: Micron jumps as chip names hold up after TSMC’s big AI spend signal

Micron surged 5.6% to $355.58 Friday afternoon, leading gains in AI chip stocks after TSMC raised its 2026 revenue forecast and capex plan. Nvidia and AMD posted smaller increases. President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on some advanced AI chips, with exemptions for U.S. data centers. Lawmakers criticized continued Nvidia shipments to China under new rules.
16 January 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips under $95,000 as U.S. crypto bill delay and Fed signals jolt traders

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips under $95,000 as U.S. crypto bill delay and Fed signals jolt traders

Bitcoin fell below $95,000 Friday, down 0.5%, as traders reacted to a delayed Senate crypto bill and renewed uncertainty over U.S. rate cuts. Ether and XRP also slipped. The Senate Banking Committee postponed work on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act after Coinbase withdrew support. Federal Reserve officials signaled more rate cuts could come if the labor market weakens.
16 January 2026
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PNC stock jumps in U.S. trading as buyback ramp and earnings beat grab attention

PNC stock jumps in U.S. trading as buyback ramp and earnings beat grab attention

PNC Financial reported fourth-quarter net income of $2.03 billion, or $4.88 per share, beating Wall Street estimates and sending its shares up 3.7% to $223.09 Friday. Revenue reached a record $6.07 billion, with net interest income at $3.731 billion. The bank announced Q1 share buybacks of up to $700 million. The Fed’s next policy meeting is set for Jan. 27-28.
16 January 2026
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Why American Express (AXP) stock is climbing today after fresh credit data

Why American Express (AXP) stock is climbing today after fresh credit data

American Express shares rose about 3% to $367.96 Friday after a regulatory filing showed U.S. consumer delinquencies dipped to 1.3% in December. Small business delinquencies edged up to 1.7%, while net write-offs held steady. The update comes ahead of the company’s quarterly earnings report later this month. Investors remain alert to possible U.S. action on credit card interest rates.
16 January 2026
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Silver price today: record rally pauses as spot slips back under $90

Silver price today: record rally pauses as spot slips back under $90

Silver fell 2.9% to $89.65 an ounce Friday as traders took profits after a record surge and easing Middle East tensions. Retail investors poured nearly $922 million into silver-backed ETFs over the past month. The rally has strained industrial users, with some buyers expected to cut demand or seek alternatives. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with key inflation data due Jan. 22.
16 January 2026
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AbbVie stock slides on mixed lymphoma trial readout as investors eye the next catalyst

AbbVie stock slides on mixed lymphoma trial readout as investors eye the next catalyst

AbbVie shares fell 1.1% to $214.35 Friday after its lymphoma drug epcoritamab met a key trial goal but failed to show a statistically significant overall survival benefit. The company said it will consult regulators on next steps. AbbVie also outlined plans to expand into obesity drugs and will report earnings Feb. 4. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
16 January 2026
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Amphenol stock slips after Wall Street target hikes; earnings are the next test

Amphenol stock slips after Wall Street target hikes; earnings are the next test

Amphenol shares fell 1.1% to $152.54 Friday after announcing a $16.4 million open offer to acquire up to 26% of ADC India. The company recently closed its $4.1 billion CommScope cable unit deal and will report Q4 earnings Jan. 28. Goldman Sachs, BofA, and UBS raised price targets, citing strong data-center demand. About 5.4 million shares traded; broader indexes were flat.
16 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock price today: CRWD steadies after China ban report and outage lawsuit dismissal

CrowdStrike stock price today: CRWD steadies after China ban report and outage lawsuit dismissal

CrowdStrike shares closed up 0.2% at $455.91 Friday after the company said it expects minimal impact from China’s push to replace foreign cybersecurity software. A U.S. judge dismissed a shareholder lawsuit over the 2024 outage, though Delta Air Lines’ suit continues. CEO George Kurtz’s trust filed to potentially sell $9.66 million in shares. Broader market activity remained cautious ahead of the long weekend.
16 January 2026
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Home Depot stock edges up as investors probe Flock Safety camera data; Wall Street lifts targets

Home Depot stock edges up as investors probe Flock Safety camera data; Wall Street lifts targets

Home Depot shares edged up Friday after investors led by Zevin Asset Management filed a proposal urging the company to assess privacy risks from Flock Safety license-plate reader cameras. The vote is set for the annual meeting in May. Home Depot said it does not provide federal law enforcement access. Morgan Stanley and Truist raised their price targets, citing steady sales and strong credit-card data.
16 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Stock Market Centers Eye Move to Texas, Heralding 'Y'all Street' Era
    March 13, 2026, 8:18 PM EDT. The prospect of three major U.S. stock markets relocating to Texas is igniting what some call a 'Y'all Street' stampede. Experts discuss potential impacts on the financial sector, including market operations and regional economic shifts. Texas could emerge as a significant hub for trading activity and financial services, challenging traditional centers like New York. This move could reshape the landscape for brokers, exchanges, and investors, with implications for market access and regulation.
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